We have prepared a handy paint stripping guide which shows methods tested on various manufacturer’s models. This will be an ongoing document that will be updated as and when new solutions are found to work and also not to work.
DISCLAIMER – ENSURE YOU TEST ON A HIDDEN PART OF THE MODEL FIRST.
USE OF THIS GUIDE IS DONE SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.
WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND NEVER LEAVE ANYWHERE NEAR CHILDREN AND PETS.
MILEPOST 128 MODELLING CAN NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF THIS GOES WRONG!
| Manufacturer | Base Material | Finish | Stripping Chemical Used | Success? Y/N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any | Plastic | Acrylic painted | Expo Model Stripper | Yes – May need two applications. |
| Any | Plastic | Enamel painted | Expo Model Stripper | Yes – May need two applications. |
| Any | Plastic | Enamel painted | Modelstrip | Yes – May need two applications. |
| Any | Plastic | Factory Screen Print | Modelstrip | Mixed success |
| EFE (London Tube Stock) | Plastic | Factory Screen Print | Expo Model Stripper | No – barely touches it |
| EFE (London Tube Stock) | Plastic | Factory Screen Print | 99% IPA | Yes – Soaked overnight and scrubbed with an old toothbrush. Soaked overnight again. Totally stripped. |
| Lima | Plastic | Factory sprayed | Brake Fluid | Yes – Soaked overnight and scrubbed with an old toothbrush. |
